For years, the name “Whataburger” was about as Texas as the Alamo.
Recently, though, the burger chain was sold to an Illinois owner. In theory, this shouldn’t have changed much. Not really.
However, a recent incident suggests that
greater changes are being made to the corporate culture than one might have expected.
Jason Kennemur, who is licensed to carry a firearm in Texas, was denied service recently when he walked into the store with an openly-carried gun.
“I don’t generally patronize places that don’t allow concealed carry. I don’t mind if they don’t allow open carry – that’s their right – that’s everybody’s right. That’s just fine. I don’t have to eat there,” said Kennemur.
He later took to social media where he received an outpouring of support, as well as backlash.